What changed

The API returns probabilities, predefined choices or scores; it also integrates with GPT-Live.

Source: OpenAI Decisions API general availability announcement

Our analysis

Builder’s view: include an ‘insufficient context’ route, then examine the inputs reaching it. A bounded answer set is only useful if the product has a deliberate response to missing evidence.

Keep in mind

Zero Data Retention requires eligibility.

Source: OpenAI Decisions API general availability announcement

Sources & dates

Article updated: 22 Oct 2026

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